About Me

Hi there, I am Lottie Stilton. When my grandfather reached the end of his life, he decided to stay home rather than wither away in a nursing home. He wanted to pass in the home he shared with his wife and kids. We respected that choice and set up home health care services for him. Although we would provide the bulk of his emotional support, we could not bathe, dress and move him safely. The home health care company dropped off a bed, lifting devices and bathing equipment for their workers to use. My grandfather always received gentle care from the aides that provided constant care. I hope to share these experiences to help others learn the benefits of hiring home health care aids. It is possible to comfortably and safely complete the hospice process at home. Thanks.

If you have a aging loved one that would like to age in place, meaning they want to stay in their own home for the rest of their lives, then you might want to consider hiring someone for home companion care. Those who have never had to hire anyone for this type of care may not be familiar with just how beneficial this can be. This is why you should take a few moments to consider the following:

They Won't Be So Alone

How often are you or anyone else in the family able to stop by to check on your elderly family member? If you work a full time job, have children to care for, and do not live near your loved one, it can be hard to stop by as often as you would like. If you would like to make sure that there is someone around more often than there isn't, then you are going to want to hire a company for home companion care. In most cases, the companion care aid is only there for a set number of hours in a day. There might be a couple that trade off when shifts end, ensuring that there is always someone around, even while the client is sleeping. The amount of time an aid will be there will depend on the level of care you feel is needed.

You Can Keep Track Of Their Progress

If your loved one is healing from an accident or a surgery, you will be able to get more accurate updates as to what their condition is. After all, many of our loved ones would simply tell us that they are fine in order not to worry us, even if they are experiencing some troubles. By having a home companion care aid right there with them, you will be able to get the real gist of what is happening with their health.

The more you know about home companion care, the easier it will be for you to see just how beneficial of a service it can be for your aging loved one. Talk with them about having someone come over to help them with their daily needs and provide them with a little extra companionship. Once they are receptive to the idea of the help, you will want to explore the various companies out there that you can seek this type of help through. It is important to make sure that you are calling and scheduling some in-person consultations with the different in home companion providers in your area. You also have the option of hiring an independent caregiver. Just make sure that you are performing the nessecary background checks and that you are calling their references.